title: Stroke prevention and intervention. New options for improved outcomes.
abstract: Data from recent clinical studies have replaced the empiricism that once pervaded the medical literature regarding stroke. This has created exciting opportunities for optimal management as well as challenges related to the importance of early recognition and intervention. Dr Kelley reviews recent advances in prevention and treatment of stroke and describes a systematic approach that directly affects choice of diagnostic tests and therapeutic options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport 71130-3932, USA. rkelly@lsumc.edu
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Kelley
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid; D006801:Humans; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012307:Risk Factors; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors